instantbackup

noun
UK /ˈɪnstəntˌbækʌp/
US /ˈɪnstəntˌbækʌp/

A copy of your computer files that is made right away.

I made an instantbackup of my photos before the computer broke.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A feature that saves your work automatically the moment you change it.

The app's instantbackup kept my essay safe when the power went out.

3. A second copy of something made without any delay.

She kept an instantbackup of her notes on a USB stick.

4. The act of copying data immediately to keep it safe.

Instantbackup happens every time you press save.